Bring the vibrant charm of a Peacock Chick to life with this Amigurumi Peacock Chick crochet pattern! 🦚✨ With its fluffy body, expressive eyes, and tiny tail feathers, this design captures the essence of this dazzling bird in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love bird-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate to advanced crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in feather textures, color gradients, and even tiny accessories like embroidered details or a miniature perch to enhance its charm. Choose classic blues and greens for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a wildlife setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi peacock chick is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this dazzling bird to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦚 Amigurumi Peacock Chick Crochet Pattern
Bright, proud, and full of personality — this peacock chick makes a lovely handmade toy or decor piece! Its rich teal body and iconic feather details are a joy to create and customize.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Involves shaping, layering feathers, color changes, and light assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) tall when using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted-weight yarn in the following colors:
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Teal (Body)
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Orange (Feet & Beak)
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White (Eye base)
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Black or safety eyes (Pupil)
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Brown, green, blue, gold (Tail feathers)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Stitch marker
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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Craft wire (for crest – optional)
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Hot glue or fabric glue (optional for securing feathers)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 st)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
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(…) – Stitch count after row
🟦 Body
With teal yarn. Work in continuous spiral.
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–18. sc around (42) -
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, stuff firmly and weave shut.
👁 Eyes (Make 2)
White yarn
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
FO. Attach safety eyes or stitch black yarn in the center.
🧡 Beak
Orange yarn
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MR, 4 sc (4)
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
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sc around (6)
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dec x3 (3)
FO and stitch to the center face.
🐥 Feet (Make 2)
Orange yarn
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Ch 5, sc back along ch (4)
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Make 3 toes:
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ch 4, sl st into base, repeat 2 more times.
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sc around base forming foot pad.
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Create ankle base: ch 4, join with sl st and form loop.
FO. Sew to bottom of body.
🎩 Head Crest
Use brown yarn for stems, teal for pom-poms
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Ch 6, fasten off
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Sew teal yarn puff at one end (MR, 5 sc)
Make 3–5 strands and attach to top center.
🍃 Tail Feathers
Main Feather Base (Make 5–7)
Brown yarn
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
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sc around (12)
Switch to green: -
sc around (12)
Switch to blue: -
sc in next 6, dec x3 (9)
Switch to gold or yellow: -
Surface stitch or embroider “eye” ring
FO, shape with hands and sew layers together in fan shape.
Attach feathers as layered rows to the back of the peacock using stitching or hot glue.
🧷 Assembly
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Sew the head onto the body.
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Stitch on the beak and eye circles.
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Attach the feet and position so the chick stands upright.
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Sew crest wires to the top of the head and secure teal puffs.
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Layer and stitch or glue tail feathers on the back.
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Optional: lightly brush body with a pet slicker brush for velvet yarn fuzz effect.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add metallic yarn to feather details
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Use glitter safety eyes for a magical touch
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Create a girl version with mini bow or flower on the crest
This little peacock chick is the perfect mix of majestic and cute!
